Courses of Study : Career Tech: Human Services

Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
1 ) Apply mathematical, reading, writing, critical and creative thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to effectively perform the work of the family and provide services to consumers.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
2 ) Explain the impact of goal setting and teamwork on personal, family, work, and community life.

•  Recognizing the importance of FCCLA programs
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
3 ) Describe qualities of healthy relationships, including effective communication skills, conflict resolution techniques, and refusal skills.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
4 ) Describe stages of the family life cycle and issues that influence family life at each stage.

•  Explaining the significance of the dating and engagement period
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
5 ) Interpret customs, traditions, and legislation that affect marriage and family life.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
6 ) Evaluate the impact of demands in the home, workplace, and community on marriage and family life

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
7 ) Determine characteristics of a quality caregiver.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
8 ) Evaluate the impact of parenting roles on the well-being of the child and family.

•  Determining the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of children
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
9 ) Describe consumer issues related to meeting the needs and wants of individuals and families.

Examples: budgeting, establishing credit, purchasing insurance, investing and saving, reporting taxes

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
10 ) Interpret rights and responsibilities of consumers.

•  Proposing alternative solutions for filing a consumer complaint
•  Comparing advertising techniques used to influence consumers
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
11 ) Determine elements and principles of design used in selecting apparel and accessories.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
12 ) Compare methods for the care and storage of apparel and accessories.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
13 ) Demonstrate basic sewing techniques.

•  Utilizing sewing equipment in a safe and correct manner
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
14 ) Evaluate housing options, living space, and storage space to meet individual and family housing needs across the life span.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
15 ) Demonstrate the selection and placement of furniture, accessories, and equipment using elements and principles of design in the home to meet individual and family needs.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
16 ) Compare the nutritive value and cost of restaurant meals to home cooked meals.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
17 ) Demonstrate food preparation using safe and correct use of equipment and sanitation practices.

•  Identifying a variety of table settings and appropriate etiquette for various occasions
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
18 ) Demonstrate skill in planning, preparing, serving, and storing food.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
19 ) Evaluate the impact of technology on the family.

•  Determining the impact of technology on services provided to consumers
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family and Consumer Sciences
All Resources: 0
20 ) Determine factors to be considered in the development of an effective career plan.

•  Describing procedures for obtaining employment in careers related to family and consumer sciences and human services